Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mandonii
ID:
947507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 5: 390 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946845



Common Names

  • Golden Dewdrop
  • Skyflower
  • Pigeonberry


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Description

Duranta mandonii (also called Golden Dewdrop, Skyflower, and Pigeonberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico and Central America. It has yellow, white, or purple flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duranta mandonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duranta mandonii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duranta mandonii is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m in height. It is native to tropical America and is widely cultivated in gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.

Where to Find Duranta mandonii

Duranta mandonii can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

Species in the Verbenaceae family

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References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86075-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].